Reiki, a Japanese healing technique from early 20th century Kyoto, means "universal life energy." It channels gentle yet powerful energy through touch or remotely, clearing energetic blockages that cause emotional and physical pain.
Some also say that Reiki, simply put, is “love”. This loving and gentle but powerful energy is transferred from the practitioner to your body, either by touch or remotely (distantly) during each session. This healing energy clears blockages, or stagnant energy, that can cause emotional and physical pain.
Understanding Energy:
Everything is energy, including our bodies, plants, and animals. Life energy flows through all living beings; humans, plants and animals; we are all connected via energy.
Should that energy become blocked due to emotional or physical trauma, that energy becomes restricted in its flow to other areas of the body. The manifestation of these blockages can be felt as emotional or physical pain (and very commonly both). If these blockages are not cleared and circulation of this energy is not properly restored, further damage can continually build over time.
When Blockages Occur:
For example, withholding communication might cause stress and result in throat blockages, leading to shoulder and neck pain. A Reiki practitioner may intuitively sense and direct healing energy to these areas, restoring natural energy flow and alleviating symptoms.
Improving energy flow in your body can ease many different ailments: emotional stress, insomnia, pain, anxiety, enable relaxation and also helps support healing in all its forms. It is not contraindicated with any other types of medicine, traditional or western, but you should always continue under the consultation of your doctor.
What to Expect:
Experiences vary: sensations of tingling, warmth, or profound calm may occur. Many feel a boost in creativity, and even sleep during sessions, highlighting Reiki's intuitive flow and healing potential.
Japanese Kanji for Reiki
